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Core Module Information
Module title: Business Intelligence and Reporting for Enterprises
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: CSI11100
Module leader: Debbie Meharg
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Applied Informatics
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

The module aims to present a balanced approach to the subject area by addressing both the theory and practice of Business Intelligence and reporting in enterprise systems. The aim of this module is to develop a deep understanding of enterprise information systems and their role in business processes alongside practical skills in business intelligence reporting and dashboard design. It includes:- Evaluation of the impact that Enterprise Information Systems can have within organisation business processes. - As an assessment of the impact that they have on the efficiency and effectiveness of organisations and supply chains. - Fundamentals of business intelligence, such as data warehousing and data mining. - The role of performance dashboards in performance management and measurement in organisations. - The sourcing and extraction of data and the analysis and development of intelligence. - Understanding of current legislation on data privacy and ethical issues relevant to business intelligence in organisations.The module will use a range of tools to give students an appreciation of the nature of large scale integrated information systems and to practice data analytical techniques.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically assess and explain the major objectives, success factors and significant elements of Enterprise Information Systems.

LO2: Explain and assess approaches to business process management analysis and design.

LO3: Critically compare, analyse and evaluate business intelligence and reporting technologies.

LO4: Construct a performance dashboard and business intelligence report from a given data set using industry standard tools and techniques.

LO5: Evaluate and critique current legislation on data privacy and relevant ethical issues.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Debbie Meharg
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 Lectures will deliver core material and will cover LOs 1-5.
Face To Face Tutorial 20 Tutorials are used to help develop a deeper understanding of module content.
Face To Face Demonstration 2 Demonstration using relevant software to enable you to understand the practical application of the learning.
Face To Face Guided independent study 158 You are expected to organise your own time, finding and engaging with resources such as books, academic journal articles and online materials as well as working towards your project.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Written 50 1~2~5 Week 7 , WORDS= 3000 words You will write a formal business report and create a performance dashboard produced from a given large dataset using industry standard software tools and techniques.
Oral Presentation 50 3~4 Week 13 HOURS= 15 mins You will demonstrate the dashboard and analyse and evaluate the product.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Business Intelligence & Reporting for Enterprises
 

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